TASER® X3® Home Defender ECD User Manual
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1. When the ARC switch is pressed this symbol will appear below all 3 cartridge bays After a cartridge has been expended the cartridge deployed icon is displayed If no cartridge is loaded in the cartridge bay the cartridge bay empty icon is displayed If something is wrong with the cartridge the cartridge bay error icon is displayed See the Load the Smart Cartridges section in this manual for instructions on loading and unloading Smart cartridges from an X3 ECD When you shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position a TASER logo and the X3 ECD s serial number display briefly The Home Defender icon identifies this X3 ECD as an X3 Home Defender electronic control device Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface System Status Icons The system status icons are designed to inform you of a fault in the X3 ECD It is a fault indicator only and it is the user s responsibility to heed the fault indicators obtain proper maintenance and repair and ensure that the ECD is working properly before any use Failure to heed the system status icons could cause serious injury or death Chapter 4 Features amp Operation When the CID shows nothing in the lower left side the diagnostic system is indicating that no problems are detected If no icons of any kind display on the CID and the CAM Lock safety is in the up ARMED position but there is a solid red light at the top edge of the CID then t2. ECD use may cause a fall or startle response This loss of control or startle may increase risk of death or serious injury resulting from loss of balance or fall Especially at risk is a person who e could fall and suffer impact injury to the head or other sensitive area e is on an elevated or unstable surface e g tree roof ladder ledge balcony porch bridge crane dock chair bunk bed or stair e is less able to catch or protect self in a fall e g restrained incapacitated or immobilized e could fall on a sharp object e g holding a knife or other edged weapon or sharp object on ground e is running in motion or moving under momentum e is operating or riding in or on any mode of transportation e g vehicle bus bicycle motorcycle cart train or airplane conveyance e g escalator moving walkway elevator skateboard skates or rollerblades or machinery e is located in water mud or marsh environment if the ability to move is restricted or e is physically infirm elderly or pregnant Basic X3 ECD Electrical Theory e Electricity must be able to flow between the probes or the electrodes to deliver an electrical charge and will generally follow the path of least resistance The greater the spread between the probes on the attacker generally the greater the effectiveness e Electricity will generally not pass to others in contact with the attacker unless contact is made directly between or on the
3. From top to bottom the CID displays the X3 ECD s serial number and the system firmware revision number X12345678 Press the selector switch to return to the INFO MENU If you are done configuring the X3 ECD press the selector switch to exit Or to set other options use the right ARC switch to scroll through the menus Configuring The X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Viewing the Battery Information To view information about the battery pack EPM follow these steps Point the X3 ECD in a safe direction and away from your body Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD See the Unloading section in this manual for more information Press and hold the selector switch until the MAIN MENU displays Press the right ARC switch until the INFO option is highlighted Chapter 4 Features amp Operation Press the left ARC switch to open the INFO MENU Press the right ARC switch until the BATTERY option is highlighted SYSTEM 8 Press the left ARC switch From top to bottom the CID displays the battery pack serial number battery voltage and percentage of battery capacity remaining E12345678 Press the selector switch to return to the INFO MENU 10 If you are done configuring the X3 ECD press the selector switch to exit Or to set other options use the right ARC switch to scroll through the menus Configuring The X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status V
4. The TASER ECD is restricted from possession by citizen users in the following states Hawaii Massachusetts New Jersey New York Rhode Island Washington DC U S Virgin Islands and certain cities and counties Check our website at www TASER com for a list of known state and local laws concerning TASER ECDs Because state and local laws may change be sure to research the applicable laws in your area prior to using possessing or transporting the ECD Medical Research TASER ECDs are among the most extensively studied ECDs Many ECD related medical and field studies have been published For more information go to www TASER com Warranty Please see the product warranty which came with your ECD TASER s product warranties are also available on www TASER com Warnings See the current product warnings for more information about your TASER product TASER Precision Shaped Pulse Smart Rotational Pulse Drive Trilogy X Connect Protect Life and are trademarks of TASER International Inc and TASER and X3 are registered trademarks of TASER International Inc registered in the U S 2012 TASER International Inc All rights reserved MMU0032 Rev A
5. You might consider pushing on the cartridge with your thumbs and holding the cover with your fingers There should be an audible click when the cover releases the cartridge 5 Pull the cartridge out of the cover c Standard Range 25 ft 7 62 m Smart Cartridges F FN BOTTOM PROBE POINTS 7 DOWN 5SN Blast Doors KS SSS SS A ER 24 Chapter 5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation Never attempt to open or modify a Smart cartridge Tampering with a live Smart cartridge could cause it to fire or malfunction which may result in serious injury The X3 ECD can determine whether the Smart cartridges loaded in the cartridge bays have been expended or not The ECD also can determine whether all the cartridge bays are loaded or not This means the ECD will not select an empty bay or an expended cartridge Cartridge status is displayed on the CID Empty Cartridge Bay Loaded Loaded Expended Not Deployed Not Deployed AFID Every time a TASER cartridge is deployed approximately 20 30 small confetti like Anti Felon Identification AFID tags are ejected Each AFID tag is printed with the corresponding serial number of the cartridge deployed allowing law enforcement agencies to determine the registered owner of the cartridge and track citizen use if ever used in a criminal act AFIDs Load the Smart Cartridg
6. DVD in its entirety Read and Obey Read study understand and follow all instructions training materials product manuals and warnings before using the TASER ECD Failure to comply with the instructions training materials product manuals and warnings could result in death or serious injury to the user force recipient and others Es A Obey Applicable Laws Use the ECD only in accordance with applicable federal state local laws and other regulations or legal requirements Any use of an ECD must be legally justifiable H Store In A Secure Location Store ECDs cartridges and accessories in secure locations inaccessible to children and other unauthorized persons to prevent inappropriate use which may result in death or serious injury to the user other persons or animals ECDs cartridges and accessories are weapons and are not toys 5 For a complete list of product warnings go to www TASER com Ownership Do not give a TASER ECD away as a gift or sell it without completing the transfer notice at www TASER com Do not give or sell a TASER ECD to anyone not authorized to own it For more information see the Legality section of this manual Taking a TASER brand ECD out of the United States U S without the proper export license is prohibited by U S law similar prohibitions may exist in other countries DO NOT carry a TASER ECD battery pack or cartridge on a commercial aircraft According
7. Using the X3 Home Defender The X3 ECD is a serious state of the art defensive weapon and should be treated accordingly Although the ECD is designed to be as nonviolent as possible in stopping a combatant its use can result in injuries including but not limited to a probe embedded in an eye or secondary injuries related to falling For a full list of warnings see the product warnings The TASER ECD is to be used only for lawful purposes including lawful self defense or in the defense of others Check your state and local laws for applicable regulations Depending on local and state laws the X3 ECD may be kept in the house for home protection or carried in a car purse or backpack for personal protection when away from home Be sure to research each state s applicable laws prior to possessing or transporting the ECD including the transporting of the ECD across state lines and into other states where laws may vary Fora list of known laws related to ECDs go to www TASER com An ECD is not a substitute for other preventive self protection actions such as ensuring doors are locked and parking in well lighted areas Aiming and Probe Placement for Self Defense Level Tilted For most deployments hold the ECD level Do not tilt the ECD unless it is necessary to do so to align the ECD with the attacker When possible avoid intentionally targeting the ECD on sensitive areas of the body such as the head throat chest breas
8. probes or the wires are touched e Exposure to water will not increase the power to the attacker the delivered electrical charge is fixed inside the TASER ECD and will not increase significantly even with environmental changes e The X3 ECD s Rotational Pulse Drive technology rotates discharges across the 3 cartridge bays This alternation of pulsed output across multiple cartridges allows a single X3 ECD to incapacitate up to 3 people simultaneously with the same effectiveness previously only possible with 3 separate ECDs The Rotational Pulse Drive technology supports cross connection or X Connect technology which can make the X3 ECD effective even if some probes from multiple cartridges do not hit the attacker As long as one top probe and one bottom probe hit the person the circuit can be completed even if the probes were deployed from different cartridges Chapter 3 General Information 8 The Precision Shaped Pulse Pulse Calibration System PCS technology is designed to adjust current to meet situational requirements If two probes strike an attacker and one contact is weak the ECD will adapt to enhance the weaker contact s effectiveness If all probes from two or more cartridges strike the same person the PCS is designed to adjust so the effect on the person is same as that of a solid contact from a single cartridge e Medical studies have found that modern pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators withstan
9. to the 2012 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for commercial airplanes TASER ECDs battery packs and cartridges ARE NOT ALLOWED on your person in your carry on baggage or in your checked baggage aboard commercial aircraft Do not point the ECD at any law enforcement officer or do anything that would cause law enforcement officers to feel threatened by your use of the ECD Because the TASER ECD is able to incapacitate a person law enforcement officers may be justified to use lethal force to protect themselves General Information What is the X3 Home Defender ECD The TASER X3 ECD is a 3 shot weapon manufactured by TASER International Inc TASER brand ECDs are designed to use propelled wires or direct contact to conduct energy to affect the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system The X3 ECD deploys Smart cartridges one at atime It is possible to apply energy beyond the initial burst to a deployed cartridge without deploying the remaining cartridges It also is possible to apply a Warning Arc display or drive stun without deploying any of the cartridges loaded in the ECD The X3 ECD uses 3 replaceable Smart cartridges containing compressed nitrogen to deploy 2 small probes that are attached to the X3 ECD by insulated conductive wires The X3 ECD is designed to transmit electrical pulses along the wires and into the body affecting the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system The X3 Home Defender is sold with cart
10. Remove the Shipping Cover from the Smart Cartridge Standard Range 25 ft 7 62 m Smart Cartridges AFID Load the Smart Cartridges Loading Cartridge Release Button Unloading Practicing with the X3 Home Defender Using the X3 Home Defender Aiming and Probe Placement for Self Defense Deployment Instructions for Self Defense Potential Causes of Reduced or No Effectiveness Warning Arc Display Drive Stun Backup Recommended Drive Stun Areas for Maximum Effect Chapter 6 Maintenance Troubleshooting Function Test X3 ECD Maintenance and Care Dropped or Wet X3 ECD TASER Online Troubleshooting Guide Product Returns Chapter 7 Additional Items Legality Medical Research Warranty Warnings Contents Warnings Important ECD Product Safety and Health Information These safety warnings are for your protection as well as the safety of others Disregarding this information could result in death or serious injury Electronic Control Device Can temporarily incapacitate target Can cause death or serious injuy Obey warnings instructions and all laws Comply with current training materials and requirements See www TASER com Complete Training First Significant differences exist between each of the TASER International Inc TASER Electronic Control Device ECD models Do not Use or attempt to Use any ECD model unless you have read and understand all instructions and have viewed any applicable training
11. TASER X3 Home Defender ECD Models 33230 33231 33232 33233 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all warnings and instructions in this manual Save these instructions MMU0032 Rev A Contents 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 Chapter 1 Warnings Important ECD Product Safety and Health Information Chapter 2 Ownership Chapter 3 General Information What is the X3 Home Defender ECD Neuro Muscular Incapacitation NMI Secondary Injuries Basic X3 ECD Electrical Theory Chapter 4 Features amp Operation X3 ECD and Cartridge Features CAM Lock Safety Index Finger Rest Arc display Re energize Cartridge advance ARC Switch Enhanced Power Magazine EPM Battery Pack Changing the EPM Battery Pack Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Cartridge Icons System Status Icons Circuit Status Icons Operating Mode Icons Battery Capacity Spark Duration Top LASER Dual LASER Sight Mechanical Sights Focused Beam LED Flashlight Selector Switch Trigger Switch Semi Automatic Mode Configuring the X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Configuring the Flashlight Configuring the LASERs Viewing the System Information Viewing the Battery Information 21 23 23 24 25 25 26 27 27 28 29 29 30 32 32 32 33 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 38 38 Viewing the Engineering Information Chapter 5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation
12. activate the Warning Arc long enough to hear and see the X3 ECD arc It is not necessary to extend the duration View the arc from the top or side of the ECD Do not point the ECD at your face or have it near your face 4 Visually verify that there are three separate arcs 5 Lookat the display and verify the following 35 36 The cartridge information is visible The battery icon displays a 20 percent or greater capacity 6 Shift the CAM Lock Safety to the down SAFE position X3 ECD Maintenance and Care The X3 ECD product is a sensitive electronic piece of equipment and should be handled with care Avoid dropping an X3 ECD Do not use an X3 ECD that has a cracked handle Check the EPM battery pack regularly Replace it when the battery percentage reaches 20 Secure the X3 ECD in protective holster when not in use Function test the ECD regularly Avoid exposing the X3 ECD to excessive moisture or water Dropped or Wet X3 ECD See the troubleshooting guide at www TASER com for detailed instructions Do not immerse the ECD in water Any ECD loaded with Smart cartridges that is submerged in water may unexpectedly deploy the cartridges If your X3 ECD is dropped or gets wet follow these instructions 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body 2 Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position 3 Point the ECD in a safe direction and safely remove a
13. ck of the EPM battery pack 4b Press the release buttons located on both sides of the EPM battery pack 4c Pull firmly in a downward motion on the EPM battery pack to remove it from the ECD Release Button Release Button EPM Lock Button 4d Inspect the battery contacts Ensure that they appear to be in working order and are free from dirt or other residue that may interrupt the battery connection to the ECD 4e Install the new EPM and ensure that it is fully inserted into the X3 ECD Apply sufficient force to ensure the EPM is fully seated and the tabs on the sides of the EPM battery pack are properly engaged Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface The display on the back of the X3 ECD provides information about the ECD When the CAM Lock safety is shifted into the up ARMED position the CID will display the cartridge bays and battery status Chapter4 Features amp Operation 11 12 Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Cartridge Icons The ECD is loaded with 3 cartridges These cartridges have not been deployed Note that the cartridge icons are displayed in the same color as those of cartridge shipping covers The currently selected cartridge will be surrounded by a green border If you press the trigger switch this is the cartridge that will be deployed If you press the trigger switch the cartridge energized icon will display while the energy burst is in progress
14. d external electrical defibrillators many orders of magnitude stronger than the TASER conducted energy pulses Chapter 3 General Information Features amp Operation 4 X3 ECD and Cartridge Features Get to know the X3 ECD Mechanical Sight Selector Switch CAM Lock Safety Mechanical Sight Trigger Switch Top LASER Index Finger Rest ARC Switch EPM Battery Pack Wire LED Flashlight ZA oA Bottom LASER Probe a j K ka AFIDs Blast Door CAM Lock Safety Ambidextrous safety can be operated from either side of the ECD e CAM Lock safety down SAFE e CAM Lock safety up ARMED and ready to deploy Do not block the safety on one side of the X3 ECD while attempting to move it on the other side This can break the safety and disable the ECD e With default settings if the X3 safety is left in the up ARMED position for more than 20 minutes the system will shut down to preserve battery life To re arm the ECD shift the safety to the down SAFE position and then shift it back to the up ARMED position Down SAFE Up ARMED Index Finger Rest On each side of the X3 ECD is an ergonomically designed rest upon which to place the tip of your index finger when you are not pressing the trigger switch or the ARC switch Index Finger Rest Arc display Re energize Cartridge advance ARC Switch The ARC switch is used to employ a Warning Arc di
15. d independently That is if one or two of the three cartridges have been expended you can replace either or both of the expended cartridges with new ones You do not have to wait until all 3 cartridges have been expended before reloading To replace the expended cartridge 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction 2 Ensure the CAM Lock Safety is in the down SAFE position 3 Press the cartridge release button 4 Firmly pull the cartridge out of the bay by pulling on the upper tab and lower tab of the cartridge 5 Keeping your hand away from the blast doors gently push a new Smart cartridge into the cartridge bay until an audible click is heard 6 Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the tabs on the lower and upper part of the cartridge 7 Verify that the remaining Smart cartridges are secure by pulling on the tabs on the lower and upper parts of the cartridges Practicing with the X3 Home Defender TASER recommends practicing with your X3 ECD to become familiar with its functions and how it deploys Be aware of your surroundings when deciding where to place your training target Ensure that the target has a firm backing that will allow the probes to stick and not bounce off and strike an unintended person or object Do not place the target anywhere a probe that misses or penetrates the target could cause damage or injury Safety first Always treat your X3 ECD as if it were loaded Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation
16. ds to get away if feasible It is possible that the person will flee based on the noise and LASER 5 If you determine that you need to deploy the X3 ECD in self defense ensure that you are within 25 feet of the attacker Sequential trigger pulls can deploy an X3 Smart cartridge At the beginning of the event the left most active cartridge is selected by default First Available Cartridge Selected Two Other Cartridges Are Loaded in the ECD Semi Automatc Mode 80 Remaining 6 Pull the trigger to deploy the selected cartridge 30 Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation Deployed Cartridge Cartridge Not Yet Selected The Next Cartridge is Selected Automatically when You Remove Your Finger from the Trigger Cartridge Energized Connection Status Good Seconds Elapsed in Cycle 3 80 Remaining The X3 ECD energizes the first cartridge Releasing the trigger automatically selects the next unexpended cartridge while the first cartridge is deploying If you have engaged an attacker and contact is good pressing and holding the ARC switch will apply energy to the person after the first 5 second cycle is complete This allows you to apply cycles to a continually threatening person if needed without expending the remaining cartridges As
17. ed Cartridge Color Indicator Cartridge Type Blast Door Color Selected Cartridge Battery Fully Charged Operating Mode Semi Auto The CID below shows an X3 ECD with a battery 80 percent full The first and second cartridges should be ready for use the first cartridge is selected The third has a problem and will not deploy See the Load the Smart Cartridges section for instructions on how to unload an X3 ECD Selected Cartridge Cartridge Bay Error 25 Foot Cartridges Battery 80 Remaining Operating Mode Semi Auto The CID below shows an X3 ECD with a battery 80 percent full The ARC switch is pressed for a Warning Arc display or drive stun energizing all cartridge bays The center cartridge is selected because pressing the ARC switch advances the cartridge selection The third cartridge bay is empty Selected Cartridge Empty Cartridge Bay Battery 80 Remaining All Cartridge Bays Energized Seconds Elapsed in Burst 2 Operating Mode Semi Auto Chapter4 Features amp Operation 15 Top LASER The LASER installed in the X3 ECD is oriented to the approximate position of a top probe s trajectory at 15 4 6 m Dual LASER Sight This feature is designed to provide dart alignment Mechanical Sights The mechanical sights on the X3 ECD are molded to provide manual aiming of the ECD The mechanical sights are set to coincide with a top probe s trajectory at a 15 4 6 m distance Selector Swi
18. ee the Unloading section in this manual for more information Press and hold the selector switch until the MAIN MENU displays The SIGHTING option should already be selected SIGHTING Press the left ARC switch to open the SIGHTING MENU I Press the right ARC switch to scroll to the LASER options Press the left ARC switch to select the option you want to use OFF Both LASERs are OFF LASER SINGLE Upper LASER On Solid No Blinking LASER DUAL Upper LASER on Solid Lower Laser Blinking LASER Press the selector switch to return to the MAIN MENU If you are done configuring the X3 ECD press the selector switch to exit Or to set other options use the right ARC switch to scroll through the menus Configuring The X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Viewing the System Information To view information about the X3 ECD system for example the serial number date time and revision level follow these steps Chapter4 Features amp Operation 19 20 Point the X3 ECD in a safe direction and away from your body Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD See the Unloading section in this manual for more information Press and hold the selector switch until the MAIN MENU displays Press the right ARC switch until the INFO option is highlighted Press the left ARC switch The SYSTEM option should be highlighted by default SYSTEM Press the left ARC switch
19. es Never place your hands or fingers in front of the cartridge This is especially important when loading and unloading the cartridge Serious injury could result When loading and unloading always hold the cartridge on the sides or top Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation 25 Always treat your X3 ECD as if it were loaded Load the Smart Cartridges Loading Smart cartridges are shipped with a shipping cover in place Remove these covers before attempting to load a cartridge into an X3 ECD See the Remove the Shipping Cover from the Smart Cartridge section in this manual for more information 1 2 3 4 Point the ECD in a safe direction Ensure the CAM Lock Safety is in the down SAFE position Make sure the protective shipping cover is removed from the Smart cartridge Keeping your hands and other body parts away from the blast doors gently push the Smart cartridge into the cartridge bay until an audible click is heard Note the position of the tab on the bottom of the cartridge this side of the cartridge goes in the bottom of the X3 cartridge bay wap hd 4 L on t D II S 3 5 Verify that the cartridge is secure by pulling on the tabs on the lower and upper part of the cartridge 26 Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation As shown in the illustrations the left hand is loading cartridges beginning with the rightmost bay By loading from right to left or left to right if the right ha
20. he CID has failed The X3 ECD may be working check the ECD to see if the LASERs and flashlight are still operating and press the ARC switch to see if the ECD still arcs however the CID is broken If the ECD is still under warranty send it to TASER International for repair See the Product Returns section in this manual for instructions Battery Not Recognized If you see a question mark within the battery icon of the battery status icon this indicates that the ECD did not recognize the battery correctly Remove the EPM battery pack and reinsert it If the error is still present try another battery If the Battery Not Recognized icon still displays this usually indicates that something has happened to the battery connector inside the handle and the handle should be sent in for service See the Product Returns section in this manual for instructions Stealth When the ECD is in the stealth mode a letter S will display in the battery icon See the Selector Switch section in this manual for more information about the stealth mode Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Circuit Status Icons Circuit status icons indicate the degree of connection to the attacker Circuit status icons are for reference only they are not intended to replace the need to look for visual indications or listen for other indications to determine the subject s connection status When the ECD has a good connection to the attacker the good circu
21. iewing the Engineering Information To view information about the ECD s engineering follow these steps 1 Point the X3 ECD in a safe direction and away from your body 2 Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position 3 Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD See the Unloading section in this manual for more information 4 Press and hold the selector switch until the MAIN MENU displays 5 Press the right ARC switch until the INFO option is highlighted Chapter4 Features amp Operation 21 6 Press the left ARC switch to open the INFO MENU 7 Press the right ARC switch until the ENGINEERING option is highlighted ENGINEERING 8 Press the left ARC switch The ECD s manufacturing date is displayed 12 15 2012 22 Chapter4 Features amp Operation Cartridges amp ECD Operation 5 Remove the Shipping Cover from the Smart Cartridge Smart cartridges are shipped with a shipping cover in place Carefully remove these covers before attempting to load a cartridge into an X3 ECD 1 Hold the cartridge over a table or other close by surface so the cartridge will not fall to the floor if it is dropped 2 Hold the cartridge so the blast doors are facing away from you and others The blast doors are behind the solid portion of the cartridge cover with the word REMOVE on it 3 Find the cartridge tab sticking out the rounded side of the shipping cover 23 4 Push against this tab while pulling the cartridge out
22. information Chapter4 Features amp Operation 17 Before using an X3 ECD set the LED flashlight and LASER settings if necessary through the X3 ECD s CID You also can view status information about your ECD Configuring The X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Configuring the Flashlight The X3 ECD s LED flashlight can be turned on or off To turn this feature on or off follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Point the X3 ECD in a safe direction and away from your body Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD See the Unloading section in this manual for more information Press and hold the selector switch until the MAIN MENU displays The SIGHTING option should already be selected SIGHTING Press the left ARC switch to open the SIGHTING MENU Press the left ARC switch to select the desired option FLASHLIGHT FLASHLIGHT ON FLASHLIGHT Press the selector switch to return to the MAIN MENU FLASHLIGHT OFF If you are done configuring the X3 ECD press the selector switch to exit Or to set other options use the right ARC switch to scroll through the menus Configuring The X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Configuring the LASERs 1 2 Point the X3 ECD in a safe direction and away from your body Shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position 18 Chapter4 Features amp Operation Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD S
23. it completion icon is displayed The partial intermittent circuit completion icon indicates that the connection is marginal If the connection is not effective the no circuit completion icon is displayed The probes may have missed the person Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Operating Mode Icons The X3 Home Defender s method of operations is called the semi automatic mode This icon is displayed on the CID representing the operating mode Chapter4 Features amp Operation Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Battery Capacity When the CAM Lock safety is in the up ARMED position the CID will display the percentage of power remaining Remaining capacity will display in 10 percent increments When 30 percent is remaining the capacity indicator will turn from green to yellow When the capacity drops to 10 percent the indicator turns red When the battery level drops to 20 percent TASER International recommends that the battery pack be replaced 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 Central Information Display CID Color Graphic User Interface Spark Duration When the X3 ECD is deployed with the trigger switch it delivers an automatic 5 second deployment cycle The CID displays a count from 1 to 5 indicating how many seconds the deployment cycle has lasted If you hold the trigger switch down continuously for more than 5 seconds the ECD will continue the deployme
24. lays a Warning Arc discharge across the front of the X3 ECD Although you can use a Warning Arc display when the ECD is unloaded it is recommended that you always arc display with the cartridges installed This ensures a consistent display and reduces wear on the ECD s components With a Warning Arc display the user may deter an attacker without having to use actual force Pressing the ARC switch does not deploy the Smart cartridges even if the X3 ECD is loaded Arc Deflector Metalized Labels NOTE Quickly pressing and releasing the ARC switch for a half second or less will advance cartridge selection to the right A sustained ARC switch press greater than half a second will not advance the cartridge selection Drive Stun Backup Drive stun capability is available with the X3 ECD To apply a drive stun place the safety in the up ARMED position and press the ARC switch just as you would to employ a Warning Arc display Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation Use the ARC switch instead of the trigger to activate the X3 ECD for a drive stun When you use the ARC switch energy will spark across all the electrodes or arc deflector metalized labels without deploying the cartridges The drive stun mode generally becomes primarily a pain compliance option Probe deployment is usually considered more desirable if incapacitation is the desired objective even at close range Some of the advantages of probe deployment include Drive st
25. ll cartridges 4 Remove the battery pack Dry the X3 ECD thoroughly at least 24 hours Do not use an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer to dry the X3 ECD 5 Safely reinstall the battery pack Chapter6 Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body and ensure the safety switch is in the down SAFE position 7 Perform a function test Go to Function Test in this manual for instructions TASER Online Troubleshooting Guide A troubleshooting guide is available by visiting www TASER com If you need product support on accessories or have any other questions please contact customer service at U S 1 800 978 2737 or 1 480 905 2000 International 1 800 978 2737 or 1 480 905 2000 Product Returns To return a TASER product for service go to www TASER com If the TASER ECD has been exposed to bodily fluids or other bio hazards please contact the TASER customer service department at 1 800 978 2737 or 1 480 905 2000 for specific instructions BEFORE returning the X3 ECD Chapter6 Maintenance Troubleshooting 37 38 Additional Items Legality The BATFE has classified our TASER ECDs as non firearms because they use compressed gas rather than explosives to launch the projectiles Because TASER ECDs are not firearms they may be carried without a permit in certain jurisdictions check state and local laws for requirements in your area
26. nd is used it is less likely the operator will place fingers in front of the blast doors of loaded cartridges Load the Smart Cartridges Cartridge Release Button X3 Smart cartridges are held in the X3 ECD after they are loaded Press the cartridge release button to release the cartridges before attempting to remove them from the ECD For further instructions see the Unloading section in this manual Cartridge Release Button Load the Smart Cartridges Unloading 1 2 3 4 5 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body Ensure the CAM Lock Safety is in the down SAFE position Keep your hands and other body parts away from the front of the cartridges Press the cartridge release button with the index finger of the supporting hand Firmly pull the cartridge out of the bay by pulling on the upper tab and lower tab of the cartridge If the Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation 27 28 expended cartridge won t easily dislodge try firmly pressing on the cartridge release button directly below the individual cartridge that is difficult to remove Cartridge Release Button NOTE Use the left hand to unload cartridges beginning with the leftmost bay By unloading from left to right or right to left if the right hand is being used it is less likely you will place fingers in front of the blast doors of loaded cartridges The Smart cartridges can be reloade
27. necessary press the ARC switch until help arrives 7 As soon as it is safe to do so call 911 and report the specific location of the threat NOTE Do not pull the trigger and press the ARC switch simultaneously The trigger will override the ARC switch Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation 31 32 Potential Causes of Reduced or No Effectiveness e Loose or Thick Clothing If the probes lodge in clothing and are too far away from the person ECD effectiveness is reduced or prevented e Miss or Single Probe Hit The electrical current must pass between a positive probe and a negative one Top and Bottom Probe in a completed and maintained circuit If 1 probe misses a second cartridge should be deployed if practical to complete the electrical circuit Also using the X3 ECD in the drive stun mode as described below may complete the circuit between the single probe and the ECD electrode e Low Nerve or Muscle Mass If the probes impact in an area where there is very little muscle mass e g the side of the rib cage the effectiveness can be significantly diminished e Limited Probe Spread Small probe spreads may result in little or no effect and become primarily a pain compliance option e Wires Break If a wire breaks e g during a struggle the current will not flow to the probes and an additional deployment may be required Drive stun may still be available Warning Arc Display Pressing and holding the ARC switch disp
28. nt cycle The CID will display the number 6 and sequential numbers but the icon showing the count will be replaced by the operating mode icon If you press the ARC switch the CID will display the deployment cycle duration next to the operating mode icon In probe deployment mode the CID display shows the deployment cycle duration for the most recent cartridge deployed If you then deploy a second Smart cartridge a few seconds later while the first cycle is running the CID will stop showing data for the first cartridge though the first cartridge will still complete its deployment cycle and start displaying the deployment cycle duration for the second cartridge Chapter 4 Features amp Operation In the example below the deployment cycle for the second cartridge has been cycling for two seconds The first cartridge also is cycling but only the count for the second cartridge is displayed If the second cartridge was activated while the first cartridge was still running the first cartridge s cycle should end before the second cartridge s cycle does Selected Cartridge Additional Cartridge Cartridges Energized Battery Seconds Elapsed in 80 Remaining Selected Cartridge s Burst 2 The cycle can be stopped at any time by shifting the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position The CID below shows the leftmost cartridge selected The leftmost active cartridge is always selected by default The battery is fully charg
29. ridges that have a wire length of 25 7 62 meters Furthermore the X3 ECD features a Power Optimization Control POC capability that continually monitors the power remaining in the battery pack and when needed shuts down peripheral functions to maintain critical capability while warning the user when the battery power reaches low levels The X3 ECD has an estimated useful life of 5 years Neuro Muscular Incapacitation NMI TASER technology is designed to use electrical impulses similar to those in your body s nervous system to cause stimulation of the sensory and motor nerves Neuro Muscular Incapacitation NMI occurs when an ECD is able to cause involuntary stimulation of both the sensory nerves and the motor nerves It is not dependent on pain and is effective on subjects with a high level of pain tolerance NMI is designed to render an attacker temporarily unable to control movement Previous generations of stun guns primarily affected the sensory nerves only resulting in pain compliance A subject with a very high tolerance to pain e g a drug abuser person in serious psychological distress or a trained focused fighter may not be affected by the pain or might be able to fight through the pain of a traditional stun gun An ECD may cause NMI if probes are within sufficient proximity to complete a circuit the probes have a sufficient spread and an adequate circuit is completed and maintained Secondary Injuries
30. splay select cartridges and select menu items during system programming and option selection ARC switch functions are described in the Arc display Re energize Cartridge advance ARC Switch Functions Configuring the X3 ECD and viewing the System Status sections of this manual Enhanced Power Magazine EPM Battery Pack The Enhanced Power Magazine is a lithium energy cell power supply system for the X3 ECD NOTE X3 battery packs will not work with other TASER brand ECDs Do not store the EPM anywhere that the gold contacts on the side of the EPM may touch metal objects If you cause an electrical short between these contacts the short will drain the lithium energy cells and may cause the pack itself to become dangerously hot Chapter4 Features amp Operation The EPM battery has enough power for approximately 300 discharges depending on temperature environment and other factors The EPM battery will deplete faster in colder weather than warm weather Likewise the battery will deplete faster with the flashlight active Enhanced Power Magazine EPM Battery Pack Changing the EPM Battery Pack 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction 2 Ensure the CAM Lock safety is in the down SAFE position 3 Safely remove the Smart cartridges do not place any body parts in front of the cartridges See the Unloading section in this manual for more information 4 To unload the EPM battery pack 4a Press and hold the EPM lock button located on the ba
31. t or known pre existing injury areas without legal justification The preferred target areas are below the neck area for back shots and the lower center mass below chest for front shots With previous generation TASER ECDs the electrical current is relatively quiet when both probes make direct contact on a human or an animal and an electrical circuit is completed and maintained Therefore the ECD may make very little sound when the probes are successfully deployed on a human or a conductive target With the X3 ECD the noise level will vary If a single cartridge is deployed and both probes make good contact with the target the current will be relatively quiet Multiple cartridge deployments and Warning Arc displays are likely to make more noise than typical of previous generation TASER ECDs Be sure not to fire at an attacker who is over 25 feet or 7 62 meters away measure 25 or 7 62 meters to see how Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation 29 far this is it will probably be further than you think If you do deploy at someone more than 25 or 7 62 meters away the probes will not have sufficient wire to reach them Deployment Instructions for Self Defense 1 Remove the X3 ECD from its holster and ensure that the Smart cartridge is installed 2 Ifa person approaches in a suspicious or threatening manner place the safety cover in the open ARMED position 3 Aim the LASER beam at the attacker 4 Shout verbal comman
32. tch a LO CR j N i D Front Mechanical Sight EHH Ha E E PA Ee oo j eske ER L ee Focused Beam LED Flashlight The X3 ECD has a flashlight that projects most of its light energy as a focused beam and the remaining light energy as a diffused beam The Focused Beam LED Flashlight is designed to illuminate a man sized target within the X3 ECD s operating range LED Flashlight Selector Switch Ensure that the ECD is unloaded See the Unloading section in this manual for more information With the CAM Lock safety in the down SAFE position press the selector switch on the top of the X3 ECD to configure the system See the Configuring the X3 ECD section in this manual for more information The selector switch is slightly recessed to ensure that it is not pressed unintentionally during normal operations Pressing the selector switch when the CAM Lock safety is in the up ARMED position puts the X3 ECD in stealth mode the flashlight and LASER are turned off and S is shown in the battery image Pressing and holding the switch a second time will turn on the flashlight and LASER Chapter 4 Features amp Operation The stealth mode cannot activate features that were turned off during ECD configuration If the X3 ECD is configured to not use its flashlight or LASERs the stealth mode will not turn them on See the Config
33. un is only effective while the ECD s electrodes are within approximately one inch or in direct contact with the person or when pushed against the person s clothing As soon as the ECD is moved away the energy being delivered to the person stops Deploying the probes allows the user to separate from the attacker while increasing the ability to maintain control Due to automatic reflex actions most people will struggle to separate from the ECD When the ECD is used in the drive stun mode and the person struggles to get away it may be difficult to maintain contact between the ECD and the attacker If the probes are deployed even at very close range the user may be able to use a drive stun to another portion of the body that is further away from the probes thereby increasing the probability of incapacitation If the drive stun is not effective evaluate the location of the drive stun consider an additional cycle to a different pressure point or consider alternative force options When using the drive stun push drive the front of the X3 ECD firmly against the body of the attacker Simply touching the X3 ECD against the attacker is not sufficient The attacker is likely to recoil and try to get away from the device It is necessary to aggressively drive the front of the ECD into the attacker for maximum effect Drive Stun Backup Recommended Drive Stun Areas for Maximum Effect Drive the X3 ECD into the following areas for maximum effecti
34. uring the Flashlight and Configuring the Top Bottom LASERs sections in this manual for more information NOTE Using pens or paper clips to press the selector switch may damage it Only use your finger to press the selector switch Trigger Switch Unlike a firearm trigger the X3 ECD trigger is a momentary electrical switch The trigger is operational only when the CAM Lock safety is in the up ARMED position Pulling and releasing the trigger switch will deploy the first selected cartridge and result in an approximately 5 second discharge cycle unless the safety is shifted to the down SAFE position to discontinue the 5 second cycle Pulling and holding the trigger switch for more than 5 seconds will result in a continuous discharge until the trigger switch is released or the battery is depleted whichever happens first In the event of an accidental discharge immediately shift the CAM Lock safety to the down SAFE position to stop the discharge cycle Trigger Switch Semi Automatic Mode The X3 Home Defender operates in the semi automatic mode which means each sequential trigger pull deploys a Smart cartridge For more information on how this works see the Deployment Instructions for Self Defense section in this manual Configuring the X3 ECD and Viewing the System Status Remove the Smart cartridges from the X3 ECD before configuring the ECD or viewing its status See the Unloading section in this manual for more
35. veness Carotid sides of neck see product warnings and warning below Radial forearm Pelvic triangle see product warnings and warning below Outside of thigh e Tibialis calf muscle Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation 33 34 Use care when applying a drive stun to the neck or groin These areas are sensitive to mechanical injury such as crushing to the trachea or testicles if applied forcefully However these areas have proven highly effective targets Chapter5 Cartridges amp ECD Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Function Test TASER International recommends conducting a function test every 30 60 days for your X3 Home Defender The function test is done to verify that the ECD is working properly An X3 ECD can be function tested with the cartridges loaded It is recommended to perform the function test with cartridges installed to reduce stress on the ECD s components To perform a function test 1 Point the ECD in a safe direction and away from your body 2 Shift the CAM Lock safety to the up ARMED position Keep all fingers away from the trigger and keep the ECD pointed in a safe direction While performing a function test DO NOT touch the trigger at any time 3 Press the ARC switch Use the ARC switch not the trigger to perform a function test If you pull the trigger the cartridge probes will deploy A 2 to 3 second sustained press of the ARC switch should
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